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1. Agee, Jon (2001). Milo's hat trick. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Milo the magician had one more chance to pull a rabbit out of his hat or else he would be fired. While searching for a rabbit, he finds a bear. The bear is able to pretend his bones are made of rubber and agrees to jump out of Milo's hat. The show is a huge success until the bear becomes tired. Milo wonders what he will do until he realizes that he too can pretend his bones are made of rubber.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Bear] [Bones] [Careers] [Clothing] [Disappearance] [Disappointment] [Entertainment] [Helping] [Magic] [Missing] [Performance] [Pretend] [Rabbit] [Restaurant] [Taxi] [Train] [Transportation]

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2. Anderson, Lonzo//Adams, Adrienne (1968). Two hundred rabbits. New York: Viking Press.

Abstract:
A boy wants to perform in front of the king at a festival. He first has to find a special talent. He tries to sing, juggle, and finally he comes up with something the king will love.

Abstract provided by Anne Goehring, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Imagination] [Magic] [Performance] [Rabbit] [Recreation] [Royalty] [Verbal Communication]

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3. Auch, Mary Jane (1997). Bantam of the opera. New York: Holiday House.

Abstract:
Luigi, a bantam rooster, has big dreams of becoming a star singer one day. All the other roosters ridicule him, saying he is a show-off. Then one day he hides in a farmer's truck and takes a trip to the opera. Soon he is the star of the show.

Abstract provided by Kristen Pariseau, 1998 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Careers] [Chicken] [Courage] [Excitement] [Farm] [Goal Setting] [Independence] [Music] [Opera] [Performance]

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4. Blance, Ellen & Cook, Ann (1976). Monster goes to the circus. Los Angeles, CA: Bowmar/Noble Publishers Inc..

Abstract:
Monster takes a trip to the circus. While there, he sees the many different acts included. To everyone's surprise, Monster has an act to include himself into the circus ring.

Abstract provided by Ashley Bennett, 2005 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acrobat] [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Feelings] [Food] [Fun] [Juggling] [Monsters] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Safety] [Sports] [Success] [Surprises] [Worry]

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5. Brisson, Pat (2005). Tap-dance fever. Honesdale, PA: Boyds Mills Press.

Abstract:
Annabelle Applegate had "Tap-dance fever." Her feet are constantly on the move, tapping everywhere she goes. The townsfolk are very aggrevated by her dancing. However, once tourists come to hear and see her tao-dance with the rattlesnakes, the townsfolk believe she was an asset to the community.

Carrie Minges, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anger] [Animals] [Business] [Community] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Mischief] [Performance] [Persistence] [Rhythm] [Snake] [Success] [Wealth]

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6. Brown, Laurie Krasny (1995). The vegetable show. Boston: Little, Brown and Company.

Abstract:
Different vegetables put on a vaudeville show for a group of children to enhance their popularity. For example, Bud the Spud does some magic tricks where he becomes a bowl of mashed potatoes, french fries, and potato pancakes. Other vegetable performers include B.A. Dilly (pickle), Miss Lotta Root (carrot), and Super Chile (pepper). By the time the show is over, the children like their vegetables.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Dancing] [Exercise] [Food] [Magic] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Song]

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7. Burleigh, Robert (2001). Lookin' for bird in the big city. New York: Silver Whistle","Harcourt.

Abstract:
Miles Davis loves music. Wherever he is, Miles can feel music. Miles dreams of playing his trumpet with the great saxophonist, Charlie "Bird" Parker, so he travels to New York City to find him. After many hours of searching, Miles finds Bird and the two play beautiful music together.

Abstract provided by Mark Walter, 2002 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [African American] [Assertiveness] [Birds] [Confidence] [Dreams] [Feelings] [Ferry] [Five Senses] [Goal Setting] [Imagination] [Instruments] [Listening] [Multicultural] [Music] [Performance] [Rhythm] [Sounds] [Subway] [Transportation]

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8. Chevance, Audrey (1991). Tutu. New York: Dutton Children's Books.

Abstract:
Isabelle Warren can't concentrate on ballet class because she keeps thinking about the tutu she is about to try on. At the costume shop, she tries on the tutu with the help of Holly, the director of the costume shop. Isabelle feels special in her tutu, and it shows as she performs with her class in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Clothing] [Dancing] [Exercise] [Performance]

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9. Curtis, Gavin (1998). Bat boy and his violin. New York: Simon and Schuster Books.

Abstract:
Reginald loves playing the violin. His father only has time to worry about the Duke's losing streak. Reginald passionately plays the violin to improve the baseball team's losing streak. Find out what else Reginald's love for the violin improves.

Abstract provided by Emily Rumpke, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Accidents] [Accomplishment] [African American] [Anticipation] [Appreciation] [Baseball] [Bus] [Church] [Competition] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Equality] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Happiness] [Instruments] [Multicultural] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Parents] [Performance] [Playing] [Practice] [Self Esteem] [Transportation] [Verbal Communication]

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10. Daly, Niki (1998). Bravo, zan angelo!. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Abstract:
Angelo Polo is a young boy who passionately wants to be a clown like his grandfather Zan Polo. His grandfather tells him that the theater is no place for a little boy. Finally, Zan Polo tells Angelo that he can be "the little red rooster who crows in the last act." So, Angelo scurries and runs all over the city to prepare for his performance during the carnival. It turns out that Angelo is an excellent rooster and his grandfather agrees that the theater can be a place for a little boy.

Abstract provided by Dana Martini, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Anger] [Assertiveness] [Carnival] [Clowns] [Excitement] [Family] [Feelings] [Frustration] [Grandparents] [Happiness] [Holidays] [Humor] [Italian] [Language] [Multicultural] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Sadness] [Self Esteem] [Shyness] [Theatre] [Verbal Communication]

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11. D'Aulaire, Ingri//D'Aulaire, Edgar (1949). Foxie the singing dog. New York: Doubleday.

Abstract:
Foxie's master always teases her with a bone instead of feeding her. She follows her master to the city and gets lost. In her new home she gets fed well and she performs. Later, she becomes homesick and goes home to her original master.

Abstract provided by Stanley Stone and Jacqui Lott, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Change] [Conflict Resolution] [Coping] [Critical Thinking] [Decision Making] [Dog] [Feelings] [Food] [Homesickness] [Loneliness] [Lost] [Performance]

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12. Delessert, Etienne (1988). A long long song. Toronto: Collins.

Abstract:
Acrobats and musicians appear out of nowhere and perform on the front steps of a town hall. The show takes place in a small New England village. Those who see them perform never forget who they are.

Abstract provided by Elisabeth Costa, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Autumn] [Community] [Gymnastics] [Music] [Performance] [Seasons] [Snow] [Song] [Sports] [Spring] [Summer] [Weather] [Winter]

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13. DePaola, Tomie (2005). Stage struck. New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons.

Abstract:
Tommy knows the story of Peter Rabbit by heart. When his class decides to put on the production he wants to be cast in the roll of Peter. Tommy is so excited he does not pay attention to his teacher and as a result gets cast as Mopsy. However, Tommy has a plan to keep him in the spotlight.

Rebecca Hartan, 2006 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acting] [Ambition] [Animals] [Attention] [Confidence] [Conflict] [Cooperation] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Forgiveness] [Friendship] [Garden] [Humor] [Independence] [Listening] [Mouse] [Obedience] [Parents] [Performance] [Rabbit] [School] [Self Confidence]

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14. Edwards, Pamela Duncan (1998). Honk!The story of a prima swanerina. New York: Hyperion Books for Children.

Abstract:
Mimi Swan loves the ballet. She practices her dancing all of the time and shows that she is very persistent. Mimi Swan dances her way into the Paris Opera House to perform in a production of Swan Lake.

Abstract provided by Inger Birkholm, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Bias] [Birds] [Conflict Resolution] [Critical Thinking] [Dancing] [Disappointment] [Discrimination] [Duck] [Feelings] [French] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Individuality] [Language] [Nonverbal Communication] [Opera] [Peer Resistance] [Performance] [Persistence] [Pigeon] [Practice] [Problem Solving] [Swan] [Theatre]

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15. Ehlert, Lois (1992). Circus. New York: HarperCollins.

Abstract:
A very interesting circus with many performing animals and other acts are described.

Abstract provided by Aaron Froehlke, 1995 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Activities] [Actor] [Animals] [Attention] [Birds] [Circus] [Performance] [Verbal Communication]

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16. Faulkner, Nancy (1960). Small clown. New York: Doubleday & Co..

Abstract:
Pete wakes up on his eighth birthday excited to find out what presents he received. He receives a clown suit he had been hoping for. He goes to the circus to perform with his father who is also a clown. The ringmaster allows him, and he has the best act of all the clowns.

Abstract provided by Amy Warnecke, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Birthday] [Careers] [Circus] [Clowns] [Conflict Resolution] [Determination] [Family] [Holidays] [Imagination] [Parents] [Performance] [Presents] [Self Esteem]

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17. Fleischman, Paul (1988). Rondo in c. New York: Harper & Row.

Abstract:
Everyone in the audience of a little girl's piano recital is reminded of different memories when hearing the music.

Abstract provided by Christa Ziegler, Kimberly Numbers, and Amy Tischer, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Appreciation] [Feelings] [Memories] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance]

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18. Gauch, Particia Lee (1999). Presenting tanya the ugly duckling. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Tanya's ballet class is getting ready for their recital. Tanya is not sure why she was chosen to play the lead, after all she is only Tanya. During practices, Tanya has a hard time dancing like the ugly duckling. After the dress rehearsal, it is time for Tanya to find her character.

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Accomplishment] [Acting] [Beauty] [Birds] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Duck] [Encouragement] [Exercise] [French] [Language] [Learning] [Performance] [Practice] [Self Esteem] [Teaching]

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19. Gauch, Patricia Lee (1999). Poppy's puppet. New York: Henry Holt and Company.

Abstract:
Poppy is an amazing puppeteer who has the magical ability to listen to wood and carve beautiful marionettes. When he comes across the unique teakwood, Clarinda, he makes the mistake of not listening to what she wants to be. He wants her to be a ballerina, but that is not her passion. Will Poppy help this special marionette achieve her dream and allow her to blossom?

Abstract provided by Dorothi Blacketer, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Art] [Beauty] [Bicycle] [Careers] [Conflict Resolution] [Creativity] [Dancing] [Feelings] [Freedom] [Frustration] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Imagination] [Individuality] [Listening] [Music] [Nonverbal Communication] [Performance] [Perspective] [Puppets] [Stereotypes] [Toys] [Travel] [Uniqueness] [Walking] [Wood]

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20. Gauch, Patricia Lee (1989). Dance, tanya. New York: Philomel Books.

Abstract:
Tanya, the little sister, wants to dance just like her big sister. She watches her big sister during dance class and during a performance. One day, Tonya gets to join her sister at a dance class.

Abstract provided by Mary Fusco, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Anticipation] [Dancing] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Grandparents] [Observation] [Parents] [Performance] [Siblings] [Surprises]

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21. Gianni, Enzo (1993). Zorina ballerina. New York: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers.

Abstract:
Zorina is considered too young to dance with the other elephants at the circus. The clowns, realizing how much Zorina wants to dance, teaches her. Modoc, the star elephant, becomes sick from eating too many peanuts. Zorina surprises everyone and dances so well that she becomes a star.

Abstract provided by Kerry Gray, 1996 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Circus] [Clowns] [Dancing] [Elephant] [Exercise] [Performance] [Persistence] [Surprises]

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22. Graves, Keith (1999). Frank was a monster who wanted to dance. San Francisco: Chronicle Books.

Abstract:
Frank wants to dance. He puts on his best clothes and some ants in his pants and heads to the theatre. Once on stage, Frank dazzles the audience with his dancing. Everyone is impressed, until Frank starts to fall apart--literally!It doesn't matter to him, he can dance!

Abstract provided by Erin Wiegand, 2000 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Ant] [Body Parts] [Body Parts] [Clothing] [Dancing] [Entertainment] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Fear] [Feelings] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Insects] [Monsters] [Performance] [Rhyme] [Self Esteem] [Sports]

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23. Henkes, Kevin (1996). Lilly's purple plastic purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.

Abstract:
Lilly wants to be a teacher like Mr. Slinger. She always says wonderful things about him until one day he takes her purple plastic purse away. For revenge, Lilly draws a nasty picture of Mr. Slinger which makes her feel worse than before. This teaches Lilly that revenge is the wrong way to resolve conflict.

Abstract provided by Cory Holycross, 1999 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Aggression] [Anger] [Animals] [Apology] [Appreciation] [Attention] [Careers] [Caring] [Compromise] [Conflict Resolution] [Consequences] [Dancing] [Decision Making] [Embarrassment] [Emotions] [Envy] [Excitement] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgiveness] [Fun] [Honesty] [Learning] [Mouse] [Parents] [Performance] [Play] [Pretend] [Resentment] [Respect] [Revenge] [Role Model] [Sadness] [School] [Teaching] [Truth] [Worry] [Writing]

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24. Hoban, Lilliam (1999). Arthur's birthday party. New York: HarperCollins Publishers.

Abstract:
Arthur's determination to have the best birthday party and be the best all-around gymnast causes him to be inconsiderate of the feelings of his sister and friends. When Arthur forgets to be fair and have fun at the competition, his younger sister is quick to point out that each chimpanzee has his or her own special skill to be honored with a medal at the birthday competition.

Abstract provided by Brandi Lamb, 2001 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Animals] [Argument] [Assertiveness] [Bicycle] [Birthday] [Celebration] [Chimpanzee] [Climbing] [Competition] [Confidence] [Conflict Resolution] [Decision Making] [Determination] [Exercise] [Family] [Feelings] [Food] [Forgetful] [Friendship] [Fun] [Goal Setting] [Gymnastics] [Happiness] [Hard Work] [Holidays] [Jumping] [Neighbors] [Nutrition] [Performance] [Playground] [Practice] [Presents] [Pride] [Problem Solving] [Recognition] [Running] [Self Confidence] [Selfishness] [Siblings] [Skills] [Sports] [Teamwork] [Verbal Communication] [Zoo]

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25. Hoffman, Mary//Binch, Caroline (1991). Amazing grace. New York: Dial Books.

Abstract:
Grace loves to act out stories or fantasies. When her school decides to put on a production of Peter Pan, she wants to be Peter. Everyone says she cannot because she is a black girl. She dances and practices a lot for the audition and at the audition it is evident that she will be the best Peter Pan.

Abstract provided by Kelly Schiefley, 1994 for the Children's Picture Book Database at Miami University.

Keywords: [Acceptance] [Acting] [African American] [Bias] [Confidence] [Dancing] [Days Of The Week] [Determination] [Exercise] [Fantasy] [Goal Setting] [Multicultural] [Performance] [School] [Self Esteem] [Stereotypes] [Storytelling]

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